President's Message on Martial Law and Federal Authority
In a February message to the Senate the President discusses the use of federal power to enforce laws, protect Liberty, and respond to insurrection. He cites constitutional duties to execute laws and the militia's role, referencing precedents and acts governing calls for troops, fugitives, and suppression of insurrection. The document includes analysis of military and civil authority and the balance between state and federal action.
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United States
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Commonwealth
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Willard Fillmore Reassures on Militia Use and Law
In a public address, President Fillmore affirms the militia and posse comitatus can be summoned by officials to enforce laws if needed. He vows full constitutional power to act, trusting the public supports the constitution, law, and government, and urges firmness and moderation.
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Posse Comitetus
Congress
Mateo Feras
Willard Fillmore
Ohio Law Changes for Common Pleas Courts in Seventh Circuit
The Freeman reports enactments authorizing where and when common pleas courts shall sit in Greene Clinton and Warren counties, with provisions for Sunday flags and holiday shifts. The piece also notes Hamilton County court flexibility to accelerate civil cases and avoid witness delays.
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General Assembly
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Greene
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Werren
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Hamilton
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Superior Court of Cincinnnati
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Deathbed mockery and political notes in a late 19th century column
An obituary snippet references Hon. John Bell and a visit by Jon Rossi and Mr Webster to Mr Adams before his death, with a quip about a fragile house. The column then shifts to a Scientific American Legislature update detailing the Free Banking Bill passage in the Senate, voting splits, and amendments. It also notes the First Baptist Church in Ripley incorporation and the Indiana Hasbond Bill progress, ending with a proverb about great talkers.
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Ripley
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U.S
Huron
Cheap Postage Reform Included in New Law and Convention
The article reports on a July implementation of a postage bill with new rates for letters and newspapers, notes the inclusion of a coinage provision, and outlines constitutional convention decisions on apportionment, districting, and the single district system. It references the Washington Republic, emphasizes gains for semi monthly and monthly publications, and mentions potential changes from House modifications and the June vote.
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House of Representatives
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Huron
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Sandusky
Ottawa
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Allen
Daniel Webster
New York City
Kossuth
Postage Law Fight Tracked in Long Senate Debate
The article outlines a heated Senate clash over the cheap postage bill and river and harbor measures. It notes the bill’s defeat in the Senate, GOP and Democratic positions, and debates led by figures like Clay and Cass. It mentions a national vessel for Kossuth and outlines postmaster rates and delays before July.
Arms of the United States and militia power urged
Washington writer cites official counts of serviceable muskets rifles and pistols showing substantial stockpiles. He argues the nation could arm a large force under urgent need, with a population of 23 million yielding potential militia strength near one and a quarter million, claiming moral and political grounds for confidence abroad and at home. The piece ends noting immigration jetties and Blaine’s notice of penalties under law.
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New York Journal of Commerce
Boto
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Cruise off Battle Relies on Bottled Message Find
An American consul in Turks Island forwarded a bottle message to the National Observatory. It mentions voyage details, location data, and a distant drift estimate after being released at Long Bay. The message was traced by officials and back to Turks Islands, noting a rough voyage span and navigational clues.
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Amd
More Silence and a Death Now a Prisoner in New York
A chaotic scene in the state government building ends with a prisoner named Alek Clitherah and another man in custody after a morphine overdose attempt. Officers pump the stomach of the man in custody as coroner and wife are notified. The inmate reportedly left a note and played a piano roll titled What a Strange Coincidence, while a separate man reportedly prepared to die in a bid to provoke death and silence in the lobby. The incident underscores a night of excess and fear as police investigate motive and connections.
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Laurdey
Mace Market
Belcher
Oliver
Thompson
N.Y Mirren
River and Harbor Bill Vote Reported In Congress
The record details how members from Kentucky Ohio and Missouri split on the river and harbor improvement bill. It notes Democratic opposition debates and a tally listing names such as Vess Campbell Schenck Copsrin Day lor Viotan Evans Munter Crowsll Gidding Rost Sweelurr Nave Hall Miller Whittletey Calleanal Avsest-Disney Potter Oda Morrizend Carter Disney. An after-vote request to record a name among the yeas was denied. A separate Philadelphia Ledger item discusses silver coin premiums and market activity for half and quarter dollars.
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Daylor
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Missouri
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